Offering M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. programs, research focuses on how people live in a variety of settings and adapt to the processes of change and transformation, both historically and today. Upon completion, students will be able to engage in research, teaching, policy-related and/or administrative activities. The M.A. degree is awarded to scholars who (a) have completed with a grade of B or better 36 units, at least 18 of which are at the graduate-level; and (b) passed the written comprehensive examination prepared by a departmental committee. The M.S. degree is awarded to scholars who (a) have completed with a grade of B or better 56 units, at least 24 of which are at the graduate-level; and (b) written an acceptable masters' thesis. Important Note: All paperwork/petitions that require approval of the Graduate Committee must be submitted to the Student Affairs Assistant one week before the Graduate Committee's monthly meeting which is generally held the first Wednesday of each month.

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